Best 8 Tofu With Cilantro Sauce Recipes

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Tofu with cilantro sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The combination of creamy, nutty tofu and bright, herbaceous cilantro creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. This article will provide you with the tips and tricks you need to make the perfect tofu with cilantro sauce. Whether you're a vegan or vegetarian looking for a hearty and satisfying meal or you're simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tofu, this article has something for everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOFU KEBABS WITH CILANTRO SAUCE



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Nothing says easy summer eating like kebabs: They're an all-in-one meal perfect for groups, small or large. Make a batch and start grilling!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grates
1/2 jalapeno chile, seeded
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 scallions, white and green parts separated and cut into 1-inch lengths
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, weighted and cut into 12 pieces
2 summer squash, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. In a food processor, combine cilantro, 1/4 cup oil, jalapeno, ginger, lime juice, and scallion greens. Blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Combine tofu, scallion whites, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Thread tofu and scallion whites onto four skewers, then thread squash onto four skewers.
  • Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Grill squash kebabs, covered, until tender, 11 to 13 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill tofu kebabs until scallions are soft, 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally; brush with cup cilantro sauce and grill 30 seconds more. Serve kebabs with remaining cilantro sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g

TOFU WITH GINGER-CILANTRO SAUCE



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A quick vegan main that will satisfy meat eaters too. Brushed with a zesty cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, and lime sauce this tofu just needs a short stint on the grill. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Grilling: 125+ Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grill
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 scallions, green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
14 ounces extra-firm tofu, sliced into 12 pieces, drained, and pressed

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. In a food processor, combine cilantro, 1/4 cup oil, jalapeno, ginger, lime juice, and scallions. Blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush tofu with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush grates with oil. Grill tofu, turning halfway through, until charred in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from grill and brush with ginger-cilantro sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

CREAMY CILANTRO TOFU DRESSING



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Trying to get more soy into your Diet??? Or want no eggs or dairy???? Try this.!!!! Try As A dip!!!For Vegies or grilled chicken!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 dressing for one large salad, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 lb silken tofu
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 shallot, rough chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons your choice fresh cilantro
salt and pepper (to season)

Steps:

  • Place the tofu, lime, garlic, shallot, mustard, cilantro into food processor with metal blade and blend till pureed.
  • Combine the water to prcessor while machine is still running, follow with the oil salt and pepper. Serve immediately on your favorite salad or grilled meat.

TOFU WITH CILANTRO SAUCE



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This dish, which can be served as a light entree or side dish, develops real zest from a sauce made with fresh cilantro and ginger root.

Provided by BerrySweet

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb firm tofu
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into 4 thick slices. Place slices in a pot containing 3 cups cold water and the salt. Soak for 30 minutes, then slowly bring it almost to a boil, and cook without boiling for 5 minutes.
  • While tofu is heating, prepare the sauce. Heat the canola oil in a skillet and add the ginger. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the cilantro, soy sauce and sugar. Cook for 1 minute over high heat.
  • Remove tofu from heat, drain, carefully transfer to a warm serving dish, and spoon sauce over it.
  • Suggested serving: Brown rice and steamed veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 2263.6, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.4

LIMANTRO TOFU



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Lime-cilantro tofu. Serve with brown rice.

Provided by whenyoureajet

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tofu

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Mix cilantro, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir marinated tofu until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

FOOD'S AMAZING CILANTRO TOFU SANDWICH



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My friend Judy Ornstein has a popular neighborhood cafe on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles called FOOD. I love all of the meals I've had there, but my absolute favorite signature dish that they make is a cilantro tofu sandwich. The tofu is dipped in a delicious cilantro-spiked marinade, briefly baked, then topped with a to-die-for roasted corn relish. Alayne Berman, FOOD's chef, shared the recipe with me. I've scaled the recipe down from 10 pounds of tofu to 1 pound, which will make four sandwiches. They are hearty, and I usually make a meal of half a sandwich, but the nutritional information is for a whole one.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, sandwiches, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 25

A 1-pound block of organic extra-firm tofu (find one that is not too dry)
3 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably tamari
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeño
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 1/4 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 generous bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1 large ear white corn
1/4 large red bell pepper, roasted
1/4 large yellow bell pepper, roasted
1/4 generous bunch cilantro, finely chopped
Pinch of cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 4-ounce slice of tofu
1/4 large or 1/2 small Hass avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 to 3/4 cup corn relish
Sliced heirloom or good roma tomatoes, in season only
2 slices seeded sandwich bread
2 teaspoons Vegenaise
Arugula

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels and cut laterally into 4 equal squares, approximately 1/3 inch wide. They should be just the right size for the sandwich bread.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment. In a large, wide bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade. Pat each square of tofu with paper towels, then dip into the marinade, making sure to coat both sides. Transfer to the baking sheet.
  • Bake the tofu for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and the marinade sets on the surface of the tofu. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the corn relish. Grill the corn until it colors lightly, and allow to cool. Remove the kernels from the cob. Peel, seed and dice the roasted peppers. Combine peppers, corn and remaining relish ingredients in a medium bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • For each sandwich, spread a thin coating of Vegenaise on each slice of bread. Top the bottom slice with a piece of baked marinated tofu. Fan thin slices of avocado over the tofu (the avocado helps the relish adhere to the sandwich). Top the avocado with 1/2 to 3/4 cup relish. Top the relish with slices of heirloom or good roma tomatoes and a handful of arugula. Top with the second slice of bread.

CILANTRO LIME GRILLED TOFU



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Flavorful tofu, perfect for summer grilling. This is my absolute favorite way to eat tofu. The marinade is delicious and extremely flavorful. Serve with grilled vegetables or in a tortilla.

Provided by Smitty

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tofu

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the block of tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, then drain off and discard the accumulated liquid. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 4 thick slabs or cut into cubes and thread on skewers. Place tofu pieces or skewers on a plate.
  • Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Brush the tofu with the marinade. Cover the plate with plastic wrap, and marinate tofu in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the tofu until almost blackened in spots, brushing occasionally with the marinade, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BROILED TOFU WITH CILANTRO PESTO



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Categories     Side     Broil     Quick & Easy     Pine Nut     Tofu     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free

Yield Makes 12 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup mild olive oil plus additional for brushing
2 (14- to 16-oz) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained
2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish: pine nuts; fresh cilantro leaves; lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.
  • Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels. Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • While tofu is broiling, purée cilantro, pine nuts, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with cilantro pesto.

Tips:

  • For a smoother sauce, blend the cilantro, onion, and garlic in a food processor or blender until very smooth.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can finely chop the cilantro, onion, and garlic by hand.
  • You can use any type of tofu for this recipe, but firm or extra-firm tofu will hold its shape better.
  • To press the tofu, wrap it in a few layers of paper towels and place it on a plate. Place another plate on top of the tofu and weigh it down with something heavy, such as a can of beans or a heavy skillet.
  • Let the tofu press for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
  • Once the tofu is pressed, cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  • You can fry the tofu in a pan or bake it in the oven.
  • If you're frying the tofu, heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the tofu until it's golden brown on all sides.
  • If you're baking the tofu, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the tofu for 20 minutes, or until it's golden brown.
  • Serve the tofu with the cilantro sauce and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This tofu with cilantro sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The cilantro sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the crispy tofu. This dish is also a great source of protein and fiber.

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